15. Kevin Yardley, Director of Income Generation of The Generations Multi Academy Trust
Release Date: 07/09/2020
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Developing the Trust
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20. Phil Reynolds; Formerly of Kreston Reeves and now PLR Advisory
Developing the Trust
For this episode Tim Warneford is in Sittingbourne in Kent to speak to Phil Reynolds. Phil has spent over 20 years specialising in academy schools accountancy firstly at pecialist accountants Kreston Reeves and now with his own consultancy PLR Advisory We explore how specialist accountancy can assist schools determine a trust strategy and how upskilling in house SLTT through training and development can achieve operational wins.
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19. James Robson, Chairman of Powerful Allies
Developing the Trust
For this episode Tim Warneford travels to Wiltshire to speak to Powerful Allies Chairman, James Robson, about the risks posed to academy schools for energy procurement in an un-regulated market place.
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18. CIF Update and How to Create a Successful Bid
Developing the Trust
The hot topic of conversation across the sector is the recent update from the ESFA, revealing that the much awaited publication of the 2021-22 round of Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) awards, have been postponed until ‘mid-June’.
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17. Harvey Sinclair, CEO E Energy PLC
Developing the Trust
On this episode Tim talks to Harvey Sinclair, a technology entrepreneur and CEO of E Energy PLC about the fast-moving world of lighting and also electrified heating discussing how schools can save energy and indeed costs by changing their electrics.
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16. Steve Bolt, Director of BCR Associates
Developing the Trust
Tim Warneford is in Alton, Hampshire, with Steve Bolt, director of BCR Associates, a cost management consultancy that support clients – including academies - to increase efficiency, manage risk, ensure compliance and rationalise procurement costs. Tim and Steve are also working on a collaboration with Lloyds Bank education team to support academy trusts seeking to assist academy trust to optimise resources and maximise potential.
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15. Kevin Yardley, Director of Income Generation of The Generations Multi Academy Trust
Developing the Trust
Tim Warneford is once again out and about now lockdown is easing – travelling and recording with all social distancing in mind of course - to speak to Kevin Yardley at The Generations Multi Academy Trust. Kevin is director of income generation and his role is to ensure the estates facilities yield substantial revenue streams through optimising letting opportunities and via external partnerships.
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14. Jeremy Pilgrim, School Property Matters
Developing the Trust
For this episode Tim Warneford is in Bedfordshire to speak to Jeremy Pilgrim from School Property Matters who are independent experts in pupil capacity and have worked with over 2500 schools so far.
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13. Graham Fitzgerald, General Practice and Audit Director at Baldwin Accountants, Baldwin Accountants
Developing the Trust
This week Tim Warneford is in Stockton-on-Tees to speak to Graham Fitzgerald, general practice and audit director at Baldwin Accountants. As well as dealing with commercial organisations, Graham specialises in the education sector, providing audit and advisory services and working with over forty academy schools including an increasing number of multi academy trusts.
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12. Lara Harvard and Zoe Forbes from Ecosphere and Gareth Williams from Eden Sustainable
Developing the Trust
Tim Warneford is in London’s West End with Lara Harvard and Zoe Forbes from Ecosphere and Gareth Williams from Eden Sustainable talking about how schools and academy trusts can both save money and also be much greener by installing better energy systems and also their exclusive offer available to both academy trusts and state schools.
info_outlineTim Warneford is once again out and about now lockdown is easing – travelling and recording with all social distancing in mind of course - to speak to Kevin Yardley at The Generations Multi Academy Trust. Kevin is director of income generation and his role is to ensure the estates facilities yield substantial revenue streams through optimising letting opportunities and via external partnerships.
On this episode we cover:
The impact of Covid 19
Being lucky that the trust is financially secure
But still being hit hard
Main priority being protecting customer base
Kevin’s background as a lawyer, criminal barrister and swimming coach!
Working in the London 2012 Olympics
Going as far as possible to deliver value for the client
Navigating the 2008 financial crisis
His son helping him get his current job
Generating school income to academic vision
The holistic benefits to the school and community
Organisational attitude being key to raising capital
Setting about a cultural change in conjunction with the teachers
Bringing in a new booking system
Opening the hall as a venue for large family events (including a wedding)
Bringing new community groups into the school
Looking at pop up restaurants and dinner clubs
Hosting South African swing band nights
Being part of a very inclusive decision making process
Consistently recruiting and retaining outstanding teachers
Upgrading to a 3G sports pitch leading to a lot of opportunities
Being proud to partner with Tottenham Hotspur
Being the premier site for Spurs’ women and girls team
The trustees demanding a very high quality of work
Measuring any risk in business plans
Engaging closely with County Sports Partnership and Sports England
Negotiating with SFE and Dept of Education
Primary purpose is always to deliver a fantastic educational service
Secondary purpose is to generate income
Using external consultant to support projects
Upgrading to LED energy efficient units
Having a CFO and Estates Manager meaning meticulous management
Taking time to building and maintain relationships with customers
Government funding announcements having a level of duplicity
Every child needing a fair funding structure
Wishing to leaving a physical legacy of improved facilities at each of the schools he works with, each school to be financially secure and increased community engagement in sport and other activities
The sporting quote that drives him
Delivering free school meals during the summer holidays
Being confident about working their way out of the Covid crisis